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Borneo Post
05-05-2025
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- Borneo Post
Bomba Kapit opens station for World Firefighters Day visits
Bomba officer Timoty Barat (standing, centre) with Bank Rakyat Kapit branch manager Zulhiszam Ahmad (seated, right) and deputy manager Anis Padzil (seated, left) cut the cake presented by Bank Rakyat during the high tea session. KAPIT (May 5): The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) opened its station here for visits yesterday, in celebration of World Firefighters Day. Observed every May 4, World Firefighters Day is a symbolic event meant to commemorate and appreciate the services and sacrifices rendered by firefighters around the world. During the event at Bomba Kapit station yesterday, the firefighters welcomed the visitors, including a group from Bank Rakyat Kapit, led by the branch manager Zulhiszam Ahmad and his deputy Anis Padzil. The meet was made even more special when the Bank Rakyat Kapit group presented cakes to the firemen. 'On behalf of Bank Rakyat Kapit branch, I would like to express our gratitude for the dedication, commitment and courage of all firemen in executing their duty and responsibility to protect peoples' property and lives during emergencies like a fire, natural disasters or even called to capture slithering reptiles and rescue pet animals,' Zulhiszam said. Bomba Kapit officer Timoty Barat also expressed his thanks to Bank Rakyat and Agrobank for their visit and gifts. bomba Kapit World Firefighters Day
The Star
04-05-2025
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- The Star
King and Queen express gratitude to firefighters
KUALA LUMPUR: In conjunction with World Firefighters Day, His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, and Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia, conveyed their appreciation to the country's heroes in red. In a post on Facebook yesterday, Sultan Ibrahim expressed gratitude for the sacrifices, courage and dedication of all firefighters. 'You are heroes, ever prepared to face danger to ensure the safety of the community. 'Al-Fatihah for those who have left us. May they be placed among the faithful and martyrs,' said His Majesty, Bernama reported. World Firefighters Day, which is celebrated on May 4 every year, is a symbolic event to commemorate and appreciate the sacrifices and services rendered by firefighters around the world.
Barnama
04-05-2025
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- Barnama
Fire Services (amendment) Bill Submitted To King For Consent
KUANTAN, May 4 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) has submitted the Fire Services (Amendment) Bill 2025, passed by Parliament last March 5, to His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, the King of Malaysia, for his consent before sending it for gazette in the Government Gazette. Its Minister, Nga Kor Ming, said the bill, passed by the Senate on March 23, aims to enhance the management and regulatory framework of the entire Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM), including the Volunteer Fire Squad and fire cadets. Others include Fire Safety Consultants and Consulting Firms, Competent Persons and Fire Safety Contractors, Registered Training Providers and Instructors as well as Fire Fighting Equipment. 'The bill was submitted to Sultan Ibrahim for His Majesty's consent before it is sent for gazette and then enforced by JPPM,' he said in his speech at the World Firefighters Day 2025 celebration at Padang MBK 1 here today. The World Firefighters Day celebration was graced by the Sultan of Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, and Tengku Ampuan of Pahang, Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah. Accompanying the royal couple was the Tengku Mahkota of Pahang, Tengku Hassanal Ibrahim Alam Shah. The event was also attended by Deputy Minister of Housing and Local Government Datuk Aiman Athirah Sabu, Pahang Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail and Fire and Rescue Director-General Datuk Nor Hisham Mohammad. To strengthen fire and rescue services in Pahang, Nga said the ministry and the Fire and Rescue Department are committed to implementing various new infrastructure development projects, involving an allocation of RM203.45 million. The projects include the reconstruction and renovation of the Kuantan Fire and Rescue Station, upgrading of the Bentong Fire and Rescue Station and building the Sungai Lembing and Benta fire and rescue stations.
New Straits Times
04-05-2025
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- New Straits Times
Pahang ruler hails firefighters' dedication
KUANTAN: Sultan of Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah expressed his gratitude to members of the Fire and Rescue Department for carrying out their duties diligently, regardless of time and situation. The ruler conveyed his pride and appreciation for the firefighters' unwavering service and dedication. "Without the members of the Fire and Rescue Department, the challenges we face during the monsoon season, dry spells and other emergencies would be far more difficult to overcome. "The Fire and Rescue Department has a long and proud history. The fire service was established in 1883, making it about 142 years old in Malaysia. "Since its upgrade to a full-fledged rescue department in 1976, it has served for 49 years and is held in high regard in the Asean region and also internationally," he said in his speech when officiating at the national-level World Firefighters Day celebration at the Kuantan Municipal Council Field 1 here today. The theme of this year's celebration is "Bomba Tonggak Penyelamatan Negara" (Fire Department Pillar of National Safety"). Meanwhile, large crowds lined up the streets to watch parachute jumps by smoke jumpers from the Fire and Rescue Department and firefighter skills demonstrations. Present were Tengku Ampuan Pahang Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah, Tengku Mahkota of Pahang Tengku Hassanal Ibrahim Alam Shah Al-Sultan Abdullah, Pahang Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail, Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming, his deputy Datuk Aiman Athirah Sabu and Fire and Rescue Department director-general Datuk Nor Hisham Mohammad.
The Sun
04-05-2025
- General
- The Sun
Fire Services (Amendment) Bill submitted to King for consent
KUANTAN: The Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) has submitted the Fire Services (Amendment) Bill 2025, passed by Parliament last March 5, to His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, the King of Malaysia, for his consent before sending it for gazette in the Government Gazette. Its Minister, Nga Kor Ming, said the bill, passed by the Senate on March 23, aims to enhance the management and regulatory framework of the entire Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM), including the Volunteer Fire Squad and fire cadets. Others include Fire Safety Consultants and Consulting Firms, Competent Persons and Fire Safety Contractors, Registered Training Providers and Instructors as well as Fire Fighting Equipment. 'The bill was submitted to Sultan Ibrahim for His Majesty's consent before it is sent for gazette and then enforced by JPPM,' he said in his speech at the World Firefighters Day 2025 celebration at Padang MBK 1 here today. The World Firefighters Day celebration was graced by the Sultan of Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, and Tengku Ampuan of Pahang, Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah. Accompanying the royal couple was the Tengku Mahkota of Pahang, Tengku Hassanal Ibrahim Alam Shah. The event was also attended by Deputy Minister of Housing and Local Government Datuk Aiman Athirah Sabu, Pahang Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail and Fire and Rescue Director-General Datuk Nor Hisham Mohammad. To strengthen fire and rescue services in Pahang, Nga said the ministry and the Fire and Rescue Department are committed to implementing various new infrastructure development projects, involving an allocation of RM203.45 million. The projects include the reconstruction and renovation of the Kuantan Fire and Rescue Station, upgrading of the Bentong Fire and Rescue Station and building the Sungai Lembing and Benta fire and rescue stations. 'We will also build the Gohtong Jaya Fire and Rescue Station, as well as quarters for staff, through a smart collaboration with Genting Malaysia Berhad and also the development of the Pulau Tioman Fire and Rescue. Meanwhile, Al-Sultan Abdullah expressed his gratitude to all members of the Pahang Fire and Rescue Department for their services throughout the past year. 'Without the Fire and Rescue Department, the problems we face during the monsoon season and the dry season may be quite difficult for us to solve,' he said. The 2025 World Firefighters Day celebration, themed ''Bomba Tonggak Penyelamatan Negara', was enlivened by a parade by 34 contingents, involving 1,500 firefighters, including those from the Volunteer Fire Squad, Kuantan Port, Royal Malaysian Air Force, Petronas Petrochemical & Fire Services Response (CEFS).
